Characteristics and Applicability of Frequency Sharing Criteria in the Broadcasting Satellite Link

Abstract

Two frequency sharing criteria for BSS (BroadcastingSatellite Service) are enacted in Sect. 1 of Annex 1 to Appendix 30 to Radio Regulations. These two criteria are pfd (power flux-density) and EPM (Equivalent Protection Margin) values. In this paper, the two criteria are compared and studied from the view point of applicability to the sharing cases between BSS and BSS. In particular, it is shown that in some cases, the EPM criterion contributes to alleviate the problem of “sensitive satellite network”, i.e., one that has relatively low transmission power and is very weak against interference and blocks the new satellite to enter. Disclaimer The views and positions expressed by the authors are strictly personal and do not constitute, nor can be interpreted as, the position of the International Telecommunication Union on the topics addressed in this paper. key words: broadcasting-satellite service, frequency sharing criteria, equivalent protection margin, power flux-density